Adverbs are a type of word that provide more information about verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs in a sentence. They describe how an action is done, when it happens, where it takes place, or to what extent.

This lesson will focus on a specific group of adverbs called “comment adverbs.” These adverbs express the speaker’s attitude, opinion, or comment about the action or situation. They add more depth and emotion to a statement. Let’s explore some common comment adverbs:

Comment Adverb	Meaning	Example
Actually	Emphasizes truth or reality	“I thought it was expensive, but actually, it’s quite affordable.”
Amazingly	Expresses surprise or astonishment	“She sang amazingly well and impressed everyone.”
Apparently	Based on available evidence, seemingly true	“Apparently, he won the lottery, but I’m not sure.”
Basically	Simplifying or summarizing	“Basically, it means we have to start over.”
Clearly	Indicates something is evident or understood	“He explained the rules clearly, so we understood.”
Generally	Broadly or typically	“Generally, people enjoy going to the beach in summer.”
Hopefully	Expresses positive expectation or desire	“Hopefully, we’ll have a successful event tomorrow.”
Luckily	Something positive happened by chance	“I forgot my keys, but luckily, I found a spare set.”
Personally	Indicates a personal opinion or experience	“Personally, I think it’s the best movie I’ve seen.”
Obviously	Something is easily understood or apparent	“He didn’t study, so obviously, he failed the test.”
Sadly	Expresses sorrow or regret	“Sadly, she couldn’t attend the party due to illness.”
Surprisingly	Highlights something unexpected	“Surprisingly, the cake tasted better than it looked.”
Unfortunately	Something undesirable or negative	“Unfortunately, the concert was cancelled due to rain.”

The Position of Adverbs

Grammar practice 1

Grammar practice 2

Speaking Practice

1. Get into pairs or small groups.
2. Take turns being the speaker and the listener.
3. Spin the wheel to see a question.
4. Start speaking about the topic on the wheel.
5. Try to use a comment adverb every time you share your opinion.